Is there a bar on Glacier Express?
Is there a bar on Glacier Express? Along the way, you will be served a refined regional 5-course menu with accompanying wines. For an aperitif, some delicious cocktail or to exchange with fellow travellers, the Glacier Bar is the perfect place to visit. Thanks to the compass on the ceiling none of the many turns will be missed.
What is the most beautiful part of the Glacier Express?
The Oberalp Pass is the highest point of the Glacier Express. At a height of 2,033m above sea level, you get possibly the most breathtaking view of the journey. If you're travelling in the winter months, expect the landscape to be topped with stunning snow. It's glorious in any season!
What is special about the Glacier Express?
The Glacier Express is often referred to as the slowest express train in the world, and for good reason. The train takes around eight hours to travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz, covering a distance of 180 miles.
Can I hop on hop off Glacier Express?
You can start your trip at either end of this baller journey, or hop on/off at any of the following Glacier Express stops: Brig, Andermatt, Disentis, Chur, Tiefencastel, Filisur and Samedan. If you take the entire journey, you'll be on the train for 8 hours, passing through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges along the way.
Does Swiss Pass cover Glacier Express?
The Glacier Express & Bernina Express are Switzerland's two most scenic train journeys and these Panoramic journeys are free with your Swiss Travel Pass. However you need to pay a compulsory seat reservation fee regardless of whether you are holding a travel pass or point to point ticket.